Light-class hot hatch or small-class warm hatch? We line up the i30 N Line Premium against the Polo GTI in this circa-$40k head-to-head.
Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Polo Comparison
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo
2024 Volkswagen
Polo
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Polo
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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7.9
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Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 260 km
40L
216 to 260 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$29,490 - $40,390
$29,490 - $40,390
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels better made than rivals
- Sophistication beyond peers
- Relatively spacious
Misses
- Style spec makes more sense
- Missing some handy safety items
- Comparatively pricey
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels better made than rivals
- Sophistication beyond peers
- Relatively spacious
Misses
- Style spec makes more sense
- Missing some handy safety items
- Comparatively pricey
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Comparison
2022 Hyundai i30 N Line v Volkswagen Polo GTI comparison
Reviews
7.9
2024 Volkswagen Polo review
If there’s a more nicely engineered and enjoyable car on the market than the VW Polo for this kind of money, I haven’t driven it.
Matt Campbell
7.9
2024 Volkswagen Polo review
If there’s a more nicely engineered and enjoyable car on the market than the VW Polo for this kind of money, I haven’t driven it.
Matt Campbell
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Specs
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
999 - 1984 | 999 - 1984 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.0L, 2.0L | 1.0L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
Power | ||
85kW - 147kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4390 - 5000 | 4390 - 5000 | |
Torque | ||
200Nm - 320Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1450 - 2000 | 1450 - 2000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 11.65 | 10.5 - 11.65 |